Experienced Tax Senior

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States BDO Full time

Job Summary:

An Experienced Tax Senior is responsible for utilizing research skills, applying tax foundational knowledge to understand potential tax issues, gathering client information necessary for filing, participating in tax planning, recognizing and communicating potential risks, preparing tax accrual workpapers and working with tax software applications to complete tax returns for review. In this role, the Experienced Tax Senior will act as the main client contact for general questions and information and may be charged with supervising and reviewing the work of Tax Associates. Hours and schedule will fluctuate during employment.

Job Duties:

* Tax Compliance
* Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual ("TQM")
* Manages projects by planning the tax process and the procedures to be performed with quality
* Answers preparer questions, and coordinates engagement from onset by communicating expectations and procedures with preparers
* Conducts detailed reviews on all returns and appropriate review notes for preparers; raises potential tax issues
* Meets internal deadlines to match the client expectations for timely delivery of service
* Identifies book-to-tax differences
* Manages projects by developing a budget; monitoring budget vs. actual; scheduling resources for project and identifying out-of-scope activity




* Research
* Identifies when research is needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the analysis.
* Applies most Firm and professional standards for preparation of WTA and tax returns




* ASC 740-10 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals
* Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48
* Prepares provision workpapers and discusses with the appropriate team members
* Identifies and discusses uncertain positions with team members
* Reviews & prepares footnote disclosures in compliance with 740-10-55
* Utilizes and manages STS
* Drafts tax provision memorandums
* Communicates with Assurance counterparts to timely plan tax accrual reviews




* Tax Consulting
* Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients' current and future taxes
* Identifies consulting opportunities to reduce client's tax liability
* Provides efficient and effective support for client consulting projects
* Gathers relevant information for controversy work, efficiently and effectively
* Documents all significant tax positions, clearly, correctly, and in accordance with Firm and office policies (by creating memorandums to the files - Tax issues Memos) and ensures that proper documentation is archived to GoFileRoom




* Strategy Development
* Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients, the Firm, or Firm personnel, e.g., by reducing taxes or expenses or providing non-tax benefits
* May be required to prepare studies of tax implications and offers clients alternative courses of action




* Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* Supervises and manages the day-to-day work assignments of Core Tax Services Associates, as needed
* Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Core Tax Associates, as necessary
* Acts as mentor to Core Tax Services Associates

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

* Bachelors degree in Accounting or another related field, required
* Masters degree in Accounting beneficial, Masters degree in Taxation, preferred

Experience:

* Three (3) or more years of prior experience, preferred
* Experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships, preferred
* Prior basic supervisory experience, preferred
* Prior experience preparing and reviewing of tax provisions, preferred

License/Certifications:

* CPA, preferred

Software:

* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, preferred
* Experience with Adobe Acrobat, preferred
* Experience with tax research databases such as BNA and RIA Proficient in all tax compliance process software including GoFileRoom, GoSystemRS, Caseware, BNA Depreciation Software, or comparable programs and standard tax workpapers, preferred

Language:

* N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Solid verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to follow instructions as directed by members of Tax Team
* Ability to prepare simple tax returns
* Takes appropriate actions without being asked
* Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues, problems related to compliance
* Ability to effectively delegate work as needed
* Ability to train other team members
* Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills
* Abililty to work well in a team environment

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